About the Atlas

The people and organizations who make the Polk County Water Atlas possible.

The Polk County Water Atlas is designed to provide citizens, scientists,
professionals, and planners with comprehensive and current water quality, hydrologic,
and ecological data, as well as information about recreational opportunities and a library
of scientific and educational materials on water resource issues. Typically, the scientists
and citizens who live and work on water resources have found it difficult to gather the information
they need from the myriad of agencies that collect the related data. To solve this problem, we
conceived of the Atlas as a "one stop information shop" for concerned citizens and scientists
alike. The Atlas functions as a warehouse for a variety of water resources information,
including documents and educational links. We have also strived to make the Atlas a rich
resource that educates citizens about the data presented and gives scientists easy access
to the specialized information they need. We encourage you to use the Atlas as a tool to
help in maintaining and improving our vital water resources.